Targeted Rotating Of Wheels For Non-Directional Tires

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Be careful not to scratch off the bonded wheel trim on these rims.

The surface of the wheel trim is very sensitive.

The rim will have to be replaced if the wheel trim is damaged.

The wheel trim cannot be replaced.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Rims With Glued-On Wheel Trim

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Perform a road test to determine if a vehicle pulls to one side and if so, when and to which side
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If the vehicle pulls to one side, swap the front wheels.
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Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle pulls opposite		Vehicle pulls to the same side
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Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel)		Rotate wheels from front to back
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Road Test, Performing		Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END		Vehicle travels straight - END
Vehicle does not travel straight		Vehicle does not travel straight
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Swap front wheels and swap back wheels		Vehicle pulls opposite	No change
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Road Test, Performing		Reverse one tire on its rim on the front axle (reverse the direction of travel)	Check alignment of front and rear axles, adjust if necessary.
Vehicle travels straight - END			If adjustment is correct, inform Product Support.
Vehicle does not travel straight
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Swap the front wheels
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Road Test, Performing		Road Test, Performing
Vehicle travels straight - END	Vehicle does not travel straight	Vehicle travels straight END
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	Install new tires on front axle	Install new tires on front axle
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	Road Test, Performing	Road Test, Performing
	Vehicle travels straight - END	Vehicle travels straight - END
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Vehicle does not travel straight, inform Product Support